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Vegan Chipotle Mushroom Tacos with Jicama Salad

May 13, 2019
Vegan chipotle mushroom tacos for those nights when you want something satisfying but aren't starving. Full of flavor and texture with a jicama slaw on top. #vegantacos #mushroomtacos #vegantacorecipe #meatlesstacos
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Delicious plant-based, mushroom tacos, ready in minutes! Perfectly caramelized, chipotle-spiced mushrooms make a filling and satisfying vegan taco recipe. Top with a quick salad made from jicama, radish, and arugula, plus a few scoops of ripe avocado for a quick, easy and healthy dinner!


I didn’t make these Vegan Chipotle Mushroom Tacos with vegans in mind. I made them because I have an unforgiving love affair with mushrooms.

My main goal was to stuff as many deeply caramelized, slightly spicy mushrooms into a tortilla, and so I did.The results turned out to be vegan! And DELICIOUS!

what kind of mushrooms to use

I used every mushroom I could find at my Trader Joe’s—which means FOUR kinds of mushrooms. But you could totally use just one variety, or two, whatever you want. Here’s what I suggest:

  • Portobello Mushrooms. I just love the juicy, meaty flavor of these big mushrooms.
  • Shitake Mushrooms. These might be a bit hard to find, depending on where you live, but they have great, chewy texture.
  • White Button Mushrooms. Classic, tasty, and available everywhere.
  • Crimini aka Baby Bella. These have a delicious, tight skin that crisp when cooked.
An overhead image of mushroom tacos laying flat on a marble table with spoonfuls of avocado on top and sliced radish and strips of jicama.

how to perfectly caramelize mushrooms

The secret to making these tacos taste incredible and not like a taco full of gummy worms is to cook the mushrooms in a way that deeply browns the outside and leaves them with crispy edges, while the insides stay juicy. Here’s a few pointers:

  • Don’t rinse the mushrooms with water. Clean by wiping with a paper towel.
  • Use the largest skillet you own. This is the one I use.
  • Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add a generous amount of olive oil. Get it really smoking hot.
  • Add just enough mushrooms to cover the pan and no more. Work in batches if you have to.
  • Toss the mushrooms in the oil just to coat and then leave them alone.
  • Let them cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Then cook, stirring until tender and cooked through.
  • DO NOT season them with salt until the very end.
An overhead image of six charred corn tortillas laying on a marble table with caramelized mushrooms on top of them.

other ingredients

Clearly the mushrooms are the star of the show here but let’s talk chipotle chili powder for a second.

If you don’t like things spicy, you can use a mild chili powder, like guajillo chili powder or ancho chili powder instead, but I would give the chipotle chili powder a try first. It has such a delightful, smoky flavor that really adds something special to this taco filling.

You can read more about chili powders and other Mexican ingredients in my Mexican Pantry Guide.

To top the tacos (because I always need something bright and crunchy) I made a quick slaw of julienned jicama and thinly sliced red onion tossed in lime juice, salt, and a little oil.

Don’t be freaked out by that fancy julienne term, just cut the jicama into small pieces so you can easily eat them.

I also sprinkled on a few thinly sliced radishes, some wild arugula, and a few wallops of avocado—I have a slight obsession with toppings.

These vegan chipotle mushroom tacos (if you don’t count the jicama slaw) have a grand total of four ingredients.

Well, five with the tortillas, but you get the picture. Very few ingredients because the combination of golden brown mushrooms and garlic needs very little.

A bag of chipotle chili powder open on a marble table with some of the chili powder spilling out of the top of the bag.

variations

Want to add more veggies or take the spice in a different direction? Here are a few suggestions, but I want to encourage you to share with us any riffs you make on this recipe in the comments.

  • Add bell peppers and onion. After the mushrooms are done cooking remove them from the pan, add a tablespoon more oil, then add the onion (sliced) and peppers. Cook until tender and starting to brown then add the peppers and cooked onions to the mushroom mixture.
  • Put a few splashes of soy sauce in the pan at the end, for that extra umami kick. Of course, leave this out if you want to keep it gluten free.
  • Shaved red cabbage would be great in the jicama salad for some extra crunch.
An overhead image of a mushroom taco with slices of jicama, radish, and a few leaves of arugula on top, sprinkled with chipotle spice.

other vegan/vegetarian recipes to try!

  • Deep Dish Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
  • Fried Green Tomato Burritos
  • Black Bean Pupusas
  • Sweet Potato Nachos with Black Beans and Smoked Cheddar
  • Spicy Cinnamon-Spiked Sweet Potato Tostadas
  • Fried Plantain Cemita Sliders
  • Green Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs

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Vegan Chipotle Mushroom Tacos

An overhead image of a mushroom taco with slices of jicama, radish, and arugula leaves on top.

★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

Vegan chipotle mushroom tacos for those nights when you want something satisfying but aren’t starving. Full of flavor and texture with a jicama slaw on top.

  • Author: Kate Ramos
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: main course
  • Method: pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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For the Tacos: 

1/3 cup olive oil

8 ounces Crimini mushrooms, sliced

8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered

3 ounces Shiitake mushrooms, sliced

6 ounces Portobello mushrooms, cut into wedges

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder (or more to taste)

Wild arugula, for garnish

Thinly sliced radishes, for garnish

Warm corn tortillas

ripe avocado, for garnish

For the Jicama Slaw: 

1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Juice of 1 lime

2 teaspoons olive oil

salt

Instructions

For the Tacos: 

Heat oil in the largest frying pan you own over high heat. If all the mushrooms aren’t going to fit at once without crowding, make the mushrooms in batches, dividing the oil amount and mushroom amount equally.

Once the oil is very hot and shimmering, add mushrooms. Just enough that they cover the bottom of the pan, but aren’t crowded. Toss briefly to coat in oil then don’t touch. 

Let cook 4-5 minutes, undisturbed until they are crisp and golden on the bottom. Stir in garlic and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally until garlic is light brown. 

Sprinkle with salt and chipotle chili powder and stir to combine. 

Serve immediately in warm tortillas with jicama slaw and all the garnishes. 

To Make the Jicama Slaw: 

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and add more salt or lime juice as needed. 

Notes

You can make the slaw up to 3 hours in advance. 

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8 Comments

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    Reply Mavi Trapos May 14, 2019 at 12:19 am

    Me encantan los naxos! Pero siempre los hago con carne, la verdad es que esta es una opción diferente y seguro que muy sabrosa!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos May 18, 2019 at 6:34 am

      ¡Gracias Mavi! Creo que realmente te van a encantar estos tacos, ¡no te perderás la carne en absoluto!

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    Reply Blanca D May 14, 2019 at 4:06 am

    Wow these tacos look so delicious! I love mushrooms,and I like that you used different types. Oh and the corn tortillas look perfect!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos May 14, 2019 at 9:24 am

      Thank you so much Blanca!! They are so simple and satisfying!

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    Reply Veronica May 14, 2019 at 5:04 am

    Estos tacos los voy a probar pronto. El umami que le deben dar esa variedad de hongos! Mmm.

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos May 14, 2019 at 9:23 am

      ¡Sí! Son riquisimas.

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    Reply Enriqueta E Lemoine May 14, 2019 at 5:36 am

    I just want to bite the screen now! Love mushrooms in every shape and color!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos May 14, 2019 at 9:22 am

      Thank you Enri! Then you are going to LOVE these tacos!

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